Sleek: High-Fat, Low-Starch Feed for Sustained Energy
Sleek is a fully fortified, beet pulp–based, high-fat feed that provides sustained energy without excitability.
It’s an excellent choice for:
- Mature horses in regular work or training
- Horses needing condition and long-term energy
- Performance and pleasure horses that prefer steady stamina
- Programs looking for a feed that supports both maintenance and performance
What Problems Sleek Helps Solve
Horse owners choose Sleek when they want to address challenges such as:
- Energy that fades partway through a ride or workload
- Horses that become “hot” on high-grain rations
- Need for calories that support both weight and stamina
- Desire for a feed with low starch, high fat, and fiber content
Instead of spiking energy with starch, Sleek delivers fuel that aligns with how horses naturally metabolize calories for endurance and consistency.
Why Sleek Works
Sleek’s formulation combines multiple fat sources with digestive support:
- High fat from flax, rice bran, and oil for sustained, smooth energy
- Beet pulp base for fiber-rich slow energy release
- Low starch (approx. 7%) to reduce excitability
- Yeast, probiotics, Organic Selenium, and Natural Vitamin E for digestive and antioxidant support
This balance supports horses that need consistent work fuel without the metabolic swings associated with high-starch feeds.
How Sleek Compares to Our Other Feeds
| Feed | Best For | Primary Energy Source | Notes |
| Sleek | Maintenance & performance | Fiber + high fat | Low starch, long-term energy |
| Blue Ribbon | Horses in regular work | Oats + corn (grain-based) | Traditional sweet feed |
| Signature Prime | Seniors & easy keepers | Fiber forward | No corn, gentle condition support |
| Cool Stride | Gut & metabolic sensitivity | Low starch textured | Lower starch for sensitive horses |
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Guaranteed Analysis
- Crude Protein, Min 12%
- Lysine, Min 0.70%
- Methionine, Min 0.20%
- Crude Fat, Min 13%
- Crude Fiber, Max 17%
- ADF, Max 20%
- NDF, Max 33%
- Dietary Starch, Max 7%
- Sugar, Max 9%
- Calcium 1.0–1.2%
- Phosphorus, Min 0.55%
- Magnesium, Min 0.24%
- Potassium, Min 1.2%
- Trace minerals & vitamins per label
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Ingredients
Dried Beet Pulp, Soybean Hulls, Wheat Middlings, Soybean Oil, Cane Molasses, Oats, Dehydrated Alfalfa Meal, Soybean Meal, Stabilized Rice Bran, Flax Seed, Mono-Dicalcium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Fermentation Product, Monosodium Phosphate, L-Lysine, Yeast Culture, Zinc Proteinate, Manganese Proteinate, Lignin Sulfonate, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae, Salt, DL-Methionine, Natural & Artificial Flavors, Selenium Yeast, Choline Chloride, Copper Proteinate, Zinc Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Niacin Supplement, Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A Acetate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin K Supplement, Biotin Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Vitamin B-12 Supplement, Vitamin D3 Supplement, Potassium Iodide, Cobalt Sulfate.
Feeding Directions
Feed Sleek according to the activity level of your horse (based on a 1,000 lb horse):
|
Activity |
Pounds per Day |
|
Maintenance |
3–4 |
|
Light Exercise |
4–6 |
|
Moderate Exercise |
5–7 |
|
Heavy Exercise |
7–9 |
Important feeding notes:
- Transition feeds gradually over 10–14 days
- Do not feed more than 5 lbs per 1,000 lbs body weight in one meal
- Soak feed for horses with dental issues, aggressive eating, or those new to textured feeds
- Store in a cool, dry area away from insects; do not feed moldy or infested feed
Warning:
Do not feed to sheep; contains copper levels that may be toxic.
Where to Buy Sleek
Banks Mill Feeds are available:
- At the mill in Aiken, South Carolina
- Through select retail dealers across the Southeast
Still Deciding?
Sleek may be more energy than necessary for easy keepers or horses with strict metabolic constraints.
If you’re choosing between performance energy, steady condition, or metabolic balance, start with guided advice rather than guesswork.
